Doing nothing Quote by Laozi Download Open image “The sage acts by doing nothing.” — Laozi ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.3 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Doing nothing Inspirational Sage Taoism
The sage never strives for greatness, and can therefore accomplish greatness. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage has no concern for himself, but makes the concerns of others his own. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The constancy of sages is nothing but the art of locking up their agitation in their hearts. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
The non-action of the wise man is not inaction. It is not studied. It is not shaken by anything. The sage is quiet because… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
“As to the roaming of sages, They move in utter emptiness, Let their minds meander in the great nothingness; They run beyond convention And… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
The sage does not act and therefore does not fail, does not seize and therefore does not lose. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When you have accomplished your goal simply walk away. This is the path way to Heaven. — Laozi Copy Share Image
If the sage wants to stand above people, he must speak to them from below. If he wants to lead people, he must follow… — Laozi Copy Share Image
He that humbles himself shall be preserved entire. He that bends shall be made straight. He that is empty shall be filled. He that… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Can you dissolve your ego? Can you abandon the idea of self and other? Can you relinquish the notions of male and female, short… — Laozi Copy Share Image
The Tao is the center of the universe, the good man's treasure, the bad man's refuge. Honors can be bought with fine words, respect… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Doing nothing gives me great pleasure. And believe me, I succeed wonderfully in it. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You are going to kill me, and that will protect society from me. But out there are many, many more people who are addicted… — Ted Bundy Copy Share Image
Love women! I hate feminism. "Hate" may be an accurate word, but too strong to use. I strongly oppose feminism because it's nothing but… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
Pat Buchanan... was fired by MSNBC for doing nothing more than voicing his rock-solid conservative thoughts on the otherwise failing network... The real message… — Ted Nugent Copy Share Image
Retirement is wonderful. It's doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it. — Gene Perret Copy Share Image
Admirals extolled for standing still, or doing nothing with a deal of skill. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
I am not advocating doing nothing. I am advocating for you to energetically, actively and vigilantly monitor how you are BEING. — Brenda Strong Copy Share Image
If you can't be remarkable, perhaps you should consider doing nothing until you can. — Seth Godin Copy Share Image
The problem with lethargy is that doing nothing validates the fear that nothing can be done. — Bill Crawford Copy Share Image
Talk to the guys that ain't doing nothing, don't talk to me. I just want eight guys out there with me who want to… — Shaquille O'Neal Copy Share Image
What are you doing?" Nothing. Breaking and entering. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. — Audrey Niffenegger Copy Share Image